1998 Ford Maverick vs. 1998 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 1998 Ford Maverick and 1998 Mercury Tracer were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Maverick (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Maverick (198 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Maverick | 1998 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Maverick | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1350 mm |
